PRN Registered Nurse (RN) Exception

Van Buren County Hospital is seeking up to four PRN RN Exceptions to strengthen our Emergency Department and Emergency Services coverage.

This unique role is ideal for nurses who enjoy variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to utilize a broad range of emergency care skills. In addition to providing emergency department nursing care, RN Exceptions serve as a flexible emergency services resource and may participate in ambulance response, interfacility patient transfers, prehospital care activities, and other emergency service functions as assigned.

As a Critical Access Hospital, VBCH offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while working closely with providers, EMS personnel, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
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Primary Responsibilities:
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate emergency nursing care for patients of all ages
• Respond effectively to emergent and critical patient situations
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment interventions
• Collaborate with EMS personnel and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Complete required clinical documentation
• Participate in ambulance response, patient transfers, and prehospital care activities
• Maintain emergency department and ambulance equipment readiness
• Promote a positive patient and family experience through exceptional customer service and communication

Qualifications:
Required:
• Current Iowa RN License or Compact RN License
• EMT Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Mandatory Reporter Training

Preferred:
• TNCC Certification (or ability to obtain within six months)
• PALS Certification (or ability to obtain within one year)
• Previous Emergency Department or EMS experience

Why Join VBCH?
• Flexible PRN opportunities
• Diverse emergency nursing experience
• Opportunity to maintain EMS and transport skills
• Collaborative team environment

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This content was printed from the Van Buren County Hospital website at vbch.org on June 19, 2026.